Imprinting is the process by which an animal or person learns to associate a particular kind of behavior with a particular kind of object or person.
He was very imprinted by his mother, and he always responds to her calls.
imprinting is a powerful tool, and it can be used to good or bad ends.
noun
a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established
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This is a list of the releases on the imprint.
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It will always leave upon an ineradicable imprint.
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The edge of the coin is imprinted with stars in relief.
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The imprint of the feet on the ground is a symbol of transcendence.
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The imprints adhere well and resist abrasion.
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The medal is silver with the imprint of the head of a boar.
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It imprints the time of the exposure on each frame of film.
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The imprint of the old bell system logo is visible.
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A second imprint of the first quarto was issued in the same year.
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Another of his contributions to ethology is his work on imprinting.